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Explore Midtown Atlanta history on a walking tour. Learn about the transition from an upscale residential neighborhood to hippie hangout and more. Hear stories of movie stars, writers, and activists.

Highlights

• Explore Atlanta’s vibrant Midtown neighborhood and learn the history of Atlanta.
• See historic buildings and consider the 20th century changes to Midtown.
• Learn about fascinating women and consider the way many women’s lives changed.
• See one of Atlanta’s most lively neighborhoods and the arts community here.

Description

Explore the changes in Midtown Atlanta on a guided walking tour. Join us to learn about the transition from upscale residential neighborhood to hippie hangout and more. We’ll tell stories of movie stars, writers and activists. We will consider the way Civil Right activism impacted the area and how Margaret Mitchell impacted the way many remembered the history of the South. As we explore Midtown we will focus on women’s history, sharing stories of the experiences of the women who called this area home and the women who worked here. We will meet at the corner of Peachtree Street and Ponce de Leon Avenue, in the shadow of historic buildings. Our walk will take us up Peachtree Street to Colony Square, with a side trip into the nearby residential neighborhood. Expect to cover a little more than a mile in less than 2 hours, thinking about the changing work, personal, and social lives of Atlanta women. Note that this is a walk that ends about a mile from our starting point. But we will be right on Peachtree Street so it is easy to get back to where we started. Your options for return are to walk or to jump on a MARTA train or take an Uber/lyft. We will finish up within two blocks of the MARTA train line. And we'll make sure you know how to get where you want to go next!

Includes

Guided walking tour with an experienced local guide. Stories of writers, activists, stars and more. Insights into Civil Rights activism in the area. Focus on women's history in Midtown. Exploration of Peachtree from Ponce de Leon Avenue to Colony Square. We'll mainly see the exterior of buildings.

Important Information

• Wear comfortable shoes for walking. Tours proceed rain or shine so please come ready for a walk and the weather. If rain is possible, bring an umbrella or rain coat. If sunny, you may want to bring water or a hat. When possible, we will find shady spots to stop and chat but you are in the Sunny South! Check the weather forecast and dress appropriately Note that the tour does not loop back to the starting point.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund